Tag: downsizing

With the total Army tasked to expand by 28,000 troops this year, the service hopes to retain quality Soldiers with incentives, such as cash bonuses up to $10,000 for extensions, the Army’s top enlisted member said Jan. 12.

A probable reason for the increase in toxic behavior is that when performance and productivity goals remain the same with fewer people, there’s often abusive behavior by toxic leaders to maintain the same levels through threats and manipulation, he said.

What leadership is looking at with regard to manning is how the Army will look across the force — from the brigade combat teams, enablers, the engineer forces, reconnaissance and clearance forces, and how the mix is worked, Barclay said.